In a thrilling encounter at the University of Ibadan on 3rd May 2025, Soccer For All (SFA) emerged victorious with a scoreline of 5-3 against Tom Tom in a friendly match that showcased attacking flair and resilience. The match kicked off at 4:30pm, setting the stage for an exhilarating display of football.
SFA lined up in a 4-2-3-1 formation, designed to provide a solid defensive base while allowing for dynamic attacking play. Ekene E took his position in goal, shielded by a back four consisting of Emmanuel Osunleke on the right, Isaac Adegbuyi on the left, and the central defensive partnership of David Jay-Jay and Chukwuemeka Ekemezie. In front of them, the midfield duo of Abdulsomod Kolawole and Jimoh Ibrahim were tasked with controlling the tempo and linking play. The attacking trio featured Richard Adetunji on the right, Olawale Samuel on the left, and Adeola Ayandogu in the central attacking role, with MichaelKing Oyeyemi leading the line as the striker. The substitutes for SFA included Akorede Obatuyi and Peter Adeoti.
The match began with SFA asserting their dominance early on. In the 8th minute, MichaelKing Oyeyemi opened the scoring, converting a well-placed assist from Richard Adetunji. This early goal set the tone for an action-packed first half. However, Tom Tom responded swiftly, equalising in the 15th minute, demonstrating their intent to compete fiercely.
SFA regained the lead just five minutes later when Richard Adetunji found the back of the net, assisted by Oyeyemi, showcasing their attacking synergy. Yet again, Tom Tom refused to back down, scoring their second goal in the 35th minute to level the match at 2-2, leaving the contest finely balanced.
As the first half approached its conclusion, SFA made a tactical substitution in the 38th minute, bringing on Akorede Obatuyi for Adeola Ayandogu. This change proved pivotal, as just three minutes later, Obatuyi assisted Richard Adetunji for his second goal of the match, pushing SFA ahead 3-2 before the half-time whistle blew.
The second half commenced with SFA looking to extend their lead. In the 55th minute, Peter Adeoti replaced Olawale Samuel, adding fresh legs to the attacking front. The introduction of Adeoti paid immediate dividends; in the 67th minute, he scored SFA's fourth goal, assisted once again by Obatuyi, who was making a significant impact since his introduction.
As the match progressed, Adeoti struck again in the 84th minute, netting his second goal and seemingly putting the game beyond Tom Tom's reach at 5-2. However, the visitors managed to pull one back in the dying moments of the match, scoring their third goal in the 89th minute, ensuring a tense finish to an otherwise commanding performance by SFA.
The match concluded with SFA celebrating a well-deserved 5-3 victory, with Richard Adetunji earning the accolade of Player of the Match for his outstanding performance, contributing two goals and an assist. This friendly showcased SFA's attacking prowess and resilience, setting a positive tone as they look ahead to future challenges.
